...beginning in the 1980s, many more Asian Americans were applying to college than before. Soon, it became common for 10%, 15%, or more of a given university’s student population to be of Asian ancestry at a time when Asians were only about 3% of the general population. As a result, many universities actually became…

Definitely. But I don’t want to give the impression that she doesn’t bear some culpability as well: she’s an adult. I’ve known people born and raised in immense privilege that nonetheless overcame this kind of thinking. These were intelligent and empathetic people, though. That’s certainly not the impression I get…

If that were the case, I wouldn’t be surprised if Ms. Fischer was upset that an Asian student took “her” place.

When a student applies themselves early on, discovering what they would like to do as a job for their career, they need nothing more than a high school education.

the situation favors minorities

She’s probably been handed everything she’s ever wanted due to her race (along with other factors not in her control, namely her parents’ income). Having achieved nothing on her own merits, she simply can’t understand her situation as being about anything but race. I wouldn’t be shocked if it had never occurred to her…

“Hello (non-Asian person): Judged solely on your merits, abilities, and skill set, you would not have qualified for (whatever position/program/etc. they’re trying to get into). However, because you’re (any race other than Asian), you will be granted access. In fact, your (non-Asian) race has given you preference over…